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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 662.32 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 662.32 and 349.88 is: 526.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 662.32 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/662.32 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 662.32 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 231,732.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,732.52/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.43

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